Leadership

Margaret oversees and directs the Technical Services team in elections equipment and technology solutions. Systems include voter registration and election management, ballot sorting, scanning and tabulating of ballots, online ballot marking program and the web.

Janice oversees ballot delivery and collection, ballot processing, candidate and jurisdiction management, customer service, special projects, and voter registration. She has worked in a variety of roles for King County Elections since 2006. Janice is a Washington State certified Election Administrator and is a nationally Certified Election Registration Administrator. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Oregon State University.

Jerelyn oversees ballot processing activities including inbound ballot sorting, signature verification, opening and inspecting ballots, ballot scanning and results reporting. She also manages our observer program and coordinates opportunities for the two major political parties as well as nonpartisan observers. She has worked in a variety of roles at King County Elections since joining the team back in 2003. Jerelyn is both a Washington State certified Election Administrator  as well as a nationally certified Election Administrator.

Kendall oversees external affairs, including intergovernmental and partner relations, as well as language access services, community outreach, and communications for King County Elections. In addition, she oversees administrative services including human resources, budget development and management, and finance. A longtime public servant, Kendall has served King County residents in a variety of roles and within several departments, including the county's central human resources, the Executive's Office, and at King County Metro. She holds a master's degree in Public Policy from Harvard University and has worked extensively in state, local, and federal government. 

Meredith oversees human resources, payroll, budget and finance, purchasing, and contracts. She also heads the department's Equity, Race, and Social Justice initiatives. Meredith brings extensive experience in the public sector and a people-centered approach to her role. Meredith earned a master's degree in Management from the University of Redlands and is certified in building impact-driven teams. 

Halei oversees press relations, social media, web, creation of voter education materials, and marketing. Prior to joining King County Elections, Halei spent a decade in community organizing and outreach, advocacy, and as a strategic communications consultant. She is a University of Washington graduate, with a degree in Political Science and History.

Dave oversees district, precinct and address maintenance, precinct alterations, and annexations. He manages external requests for maps and data. Dave has worked for King County Elections for over 27 years and is a Washington State certified Election Administrator.